What is the distance between Munich and Cologne?

The distance separating Munich and Cologne is 284 miles (457 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Munich to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Munich, chances are that your bus will leave from Munich Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Cathedral, Cologne cable cars, Historic Town Hall, Flora and Botanical Garden and Lanxess Arena.

Bus Munich to Cologne from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	7h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h 30m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	9h 40m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	9h 10m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	21h 40m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	7h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	22h 45m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	12:55am	MUC Airport T2	9h 50m	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	MUC Airport T2	11h 30m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	7h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	21h 40m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	12:55am	MUC Airport T2	9h 50m	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	MUC Airport T2	11h 30m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	7h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	MUC Airport T2	9h 50m	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	MUC Airport T2	11h 30m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h 30m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	7h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	MUC Airport T2	10h 45m	11:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	MUC Airport T2	11h 30m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h 30m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	7h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	8h 30m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	9h 40m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	10h 15m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

283 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $231	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $300	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $67	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

OneBus

4/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Munich and Cologne?

Stops in Munich

A - Munich Airport

B - ZOB Hackerbrücke

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Munich to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Munich and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Munich to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$39

11/19

$40

Today

$36

11/21

$113

11/22

$37

11/23

$38

11/24

$31

11/25

$29

The cheapest trip from Munich to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Munich to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $119 for a bus ticket from Munich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.